US Approves Potential Military Sale of AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missiles to Saudi Arabia.

On October 11, 2024, the U.S. State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia involving AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles and associated support systems, with an estimated value of $251.8 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) formally notified Congress of the proposed sale today, marking a significant step in strengthening the defense partnership between the two nations. Read full Defense News at this link ...
An AIM-9X missile is externally attached to a 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II, during Exercise Combat Archer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)

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